Platform Overview
Panels Store is a digital comics marketplace designed to help creators publish and sell their work directly to readers around the world.
How Panels Store Works
For Sellers
- Create Your Store - Set up your customized storefront with your branding
- Publish Comics - Upload your comics in various formats (ZIP, CBZ, PDF, etc.)
- Set Your Prices - Control your pricing strategy
- Get Paid - Receive monthly payouts via Stripe Connect
- Track Sales - Monitor your performance through the sales dashboard
For Readers
- Discover Comics - Browse individual stores and discover new creators
- Purchase - Buy comics directly through the web platform
- Read Anywhere - Access purchases instantly on web and Panels app
- Download - Download purchased comics for offline reading
Key Features
Your Own Storefront
Each seller gets their own dedicated storefront at:
panels.store/store/YOUR_STORE_NAME
Customize your store with:
- Store name and description
- Header image and avatar
- Social media links
- Custom links to your other work
Flexible Publishing
- Support for multiple comic file formats
- Multi-language comics and metadata
- Series management for organizing collections
- Flexible pricing in your chosen currency
Transparent Economics
- Clear fee structure (20% platform fee + $0.40 processing)
- Monthly payout schedule
- Configurable minimum payout threshold
- Detailed transaction history
Global Reach
- Multi-currency support
- Multi-language comics and metadata
- Cross-platform availability
- International payment processing (EU, UK, US via Stripe)
The Panels Ecosystem
Purchases made on Panels Store are instantly available in the Panels app, giving your readers:
- Seamless cross-platform access
- Native mobile reading experience
- Offline reading with downloads
- Synchronized library across devices
Next Steps
Ready to get started?
- Request Access to become a seller
- Set Up Your Account once you receive your invite
- Connect Stripe to receive payments